I have super sensitive skin and have the hardest time finding skin care products that don't cause reactions or irritations. It's really a shame it took me having a child to realize that some of the products available to them should come in an adult version. For a long time I thought I was the only one who enjoyed some of their products better than my own. However, this morning I watched a segment dedicated to just this on The Today Show!

Some of these products are not only genius (like mineral powder sunblock) - but they are so inexpensive you can afford to purchase all of them together for what you'd typically spend on one adult product!

Here's a few of the items they featured that I have tried and those that I am going to try...

California Baby Super Sensitive No Fragrance SPF 30+ SunscreenThis is the product that really started the whole steal-products-from-your-baby trend! Moms who wanted to protect their kids from the sun without any of the harsh chemical blockers that usually accompany sunscreens tried this on themselves and never turned back. The lack of extra additives (no fragrance) combined with the effectiveness of sun protection make this a mom fave! And, because it goes on fairly matte, it's great for under makeup. ($39.99, Californiababy.com)

Tickle TimePutting sunblock on your baby can be a lot like wrestling a worm, so this brush-on powder makes short work of that. But moms, almost more than babies, can benefit from this innovative delivery system. ($35.00, Tickletimesunblock.com)

Weleda Calendula Face CreamMany anti-inflammation products are very thick and potentially pore clogging, but calendula is known for its anti-acne as well as anti-inflammatory properties. A win win! It's also effective in soothing already damaged tissue and treating dermatitis-a common itchy skin rash in people of any age. ($12.50, Weleda.com)

The Honest Co. Healing BalmFor babies, you'd use this on diaper rash. And, as a mom, you know how irritating those can be. So if they can fix that, they fix virtually anything: eczema patches, rashes, painfully dry skin, rough cuticles cracked heels, razor burn, etc. The list is endless. It's made with sunflower oil, tamanu oil, chickweed oil, and olive oil and has no preservatives or synthetic fragrances. ($12.95, Honest.com)

Mustela Hydra StickMade with all natural ingredients, this is the most nourishing lip-balm ever. While you can use it all over to hydrate and moisturize the skin, it's perfect for the gentle skin on your lips. Plus, the super compact packaging makes this easy to travel with and find in your bag. Makeup artists swear by it as a lip primer before applying lip color. ($9.50, Babiesrus.com)

L'Occitane Mom & Baby LotionL'Occitane's collection for Mom & Baby offers high-quality skincare products that are mild enough to nourish and protect the most delicate newborn skin and ideal for mom's sensitive skin as well. So it's really made for both mom's and babies. The lotion is a little lighter than the cream. Both will help to comfort, nourish and protect your body from damaging effects of environmental stresses. The perfect regimen for any age! (Lotion-$24.00 Cream-$18.00, usa.loccitane.com)

Burt's Bees Baby ShampooThis gentle shampoo is perfect for color treated or extremely dry hair as it doesn't contain the surfactants that most "adult" shampoos do. It cleanses without stripping hair, leaving it healthier and shinier, while protecting your salon investment. ($15.00, Diapers.com)

VMV Hypoallergenics Grandma Minnie's Oil's Well Nurturing Do-It-OilThis is only made with two ingredients, but is endlessly useful. Coconut oil is great for soothing babies' skin, but for mom this is a true all-over oil. Specifically, it's great as a super-moisturizing hair serum. It provides an unparalleled shine and tames even the most stubborn flyaways. Or, you can also use it as a leave-in conditioner or a detangler. Plus, for skin, it has natural antiviral properties too. ($35.00, vmvhypoallergenics.com)

A few weeks after my daughter was born, I saw the following commercial for Google Chrome on TV and knew I had to do this for her. Now, since my son has recently arrived, I have set up an account for him too.

WARNING: This commercial is likely to induce tears.

You may have to "fib" in order to set up a google/gmail account for your kids as they are clearly technically not old enough to legally own one (based on google's policy). Not to mention, who knows what email addresses may be available for them by the time they are older or if their name alone may be available.

I have written my daughter at least once every two months since setting up her account and have included pictures, videos and shared stories of what's going on in our lives at the time I'm writing. As the commercial states, I can't wait to share this with her when she's older some day! I figure there will be tons of things I forget as time passes and this is our own little time capsule gift to her. One day after her father and I are long gone, she will then have these to share with her kids and grand-kids as well.

In a world where we are now given this kind of opportunity with such ease and little time, why not? You're giving your kids the best gift you can -- a life full of loving memories!

For those of you with children at the age where you're beginning to (or have been trying to) teach them accountability and responsibility, this is a great system to give a shot. Since many children are visual learners, it's important for them to actually see what is expected from them instead of being "nagged" about cleaning their room.

This is a simple way to put the ball in their court, hold them accountable, but also allow them opportunity to earn (and learn) more!

The main difference between this system and others I've seen is that it not only sets the expectation, but allows your children to exceed the "standard" and achieve more through the "Work For Hire" section. I'm a firm believer that when you set low standards, you shouldn't expect to receive much more than that. For example, if you ask your child to clean up the yard as one of their chores, don't expect them to have come in having cleaned up all the toys, gathered the sticks and mowed the grass. Most kids will do the minimum required to satisfy your requests - period. Therefore, not only do you need to be specific in your chores, but offer them additional "Work For Hire" that instills the principal that the harder you work, the more rewards you will reap.

What you don't see in this chore system visual below is that the cards hanging in the "Work For Hire" section state to:1) Wipe Stained Walls2) Clean Refrigerator3) Basket of Laundry

The key is that under each of the titles on these cards it has a detailed description of the work for hire. The more specific you are, the better. The last thing you want is for your kids to compete for this extra work for hire and then have them do a quick once over, not really completing the task, and expect to be rewarded.

Lastly, clip a dollar or two (or whatever you choose) to the back so they know what they receive if they choose to complete the extra work. This will help them learn the value of their money and their time!

2. List the weekly chores in the first section and select the days in which the chores should be completed.

3. In the daily schedule area you can put in items such as "arrive at bus stop" or "get ready for soccer practice". This is all about teaching time-management and holding them accountable for their activities.

4. Write down additional to-do's that need to be completed and in what time frame (i.e. gymnastics practice, make birthday card for grandma, finish homework due on Monday, etc...)

What a genius idea!!! I can't tell you how many times I wish I had someone to take care of the mundane daily tasks around the house and in my chaotic life so I can spend more quality time with my family. It seems as if MommyAssistant.com found a niche in the market place for just that and has brought it to me on a silver platter!!

I recently inquired about assistants available in my area and was super excited to hire one myself! I spoke with the owner herself who told me that they have just launched and are actively seeking to hire those interested in becoming Mommy Assistants across the country!

MommyAssistant.com is a mom-owned and operated business cultivated from her need for help post maternity leave. Here is what Ms. Stephanie has to say on making her dream a reality...

"In the development of the idea, I started empathizing with single mothers and those with husbands overseas. These women were doing it ALL on their own. And honestly, I’m not sure I could do the same without going bananas. A dream of mine would be to create a way to show these amazing women how much they are appreciated and give them a helping hand. My ultimate goal is to create a foundation and donate a portion of the proceeds to help single and military mommies.I also believe it is absolutely necessary for women to empower women. Moms need help from other moms. New and working mothers need help to maintain a balance, not to mention maintain your sanity during the chaos of modern mommyhood." For those of you interested in hiring an assistant in your area, check out Find My Mommy Assistant here.

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Run a mile: Need to get away? Lace up your sneaks and go for a mile-long run; running at a six-miles-per-hour pace burns approx. 98 calories.

Go for a ride: If you're lucky enough to live somewhere where the roads aren't icy, go for a brisk bike ride; cycling at a pace of 14 to 16 miles per hour will burn 104 calories in 10 minutes.

Home gym: That elliptical you bought last January gathering dust? Hop on for 10 minutes and burn 112 calories.

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Hey --- it's worth a try! Let me know some of your favorite quick exercises so I can give them a whirl too!

If you're like me, and many other women I know, although the new year brings on new hope, it also brings on new stress. It's almost as if the clock hit 12:01 on January 1st and my mental check-list immediately starts building itself. This year, mine went something like this while laying in bed unable to sleep... "get new shelving for our bedroom, fix paint drips in bathroom, organize child #1's toy mayhem, find better storage for toiletries, etc...".

Needless to say, many of my immediate panics were because the house was in total disarray from the holiday season. The new year is always a good time to get yourself re-organized to rejuvenate your surroundings and make life all around easier to navigate while you're at home. Here are some tips I've located while trying to de-clutter my post-holiday mess...

Laundry Room Lifesavers

I find myself re-starting the dryer at least 3 times before I take the clothes out to fold them to ensure they are wrinkle free. Why is this such a difficult task to just TAKE THEM OUT? Well, Real Simple suggests that you keep a basket handy to fold anything knit or stretchy straight from the dryer. Simple enough, right?

Also, hang a cheap shower caddy on the back of the door to organize your detergents, starches, bleaches, etc...

Space Savers for Bathroom

Our minimal bathroom space is high value, therefore it leaves us with ultimately no inside room to store any essentials. We're going to try out some wall storage like this seen here and one BIG TIP I will share is that I've learned to roll towels instead of folding them. It saves TONS of room and when you place the in a little basket, it adds such a nice flair of style too.

Personal idea as well if you're looking for a time-killer... Have your kids organize the ingredients into the bins for you and let them be helpful. As crazy as it sounds, I LOVED doing that kind of stuff when I was little and I think you may be surprised that yours may like it too!